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Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Idaho virus dose reduction has ‘significant implications’

An unexpected cut in the number of coronavirus vaccine doses Idaho will receive next week will disrupt distribution plans, a state immunization official said Friday. State Department of Health and...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Science & Tech
This Yamaha soundbar delivers understated stylings

The Yamaha YAS-109 delivers a lot of value for the price, but runs the risk of being forgettable.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Science & Tech
This Yamaha soundbar delivers understated stylings

The Yamaha YAS-109 delivers a lot of value for the price, but runs the risk of being forgettable.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
NC appeals judge censured for ‘toxic work environment’

A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge was censured on Friday after a judicial investigation determined his refusal to squarely address his chief aide's bullying, profanity and dishonesty caused a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
NC appeals judge censured for ‘toxic work environment’

A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge was censured on Friday after a judicial investigation determined his refusal to squarely address his chief aide's bullying, profanity and dishonesty caused a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
NC appeals judge censured for ‘toxic work environment’

A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge was censured on Friday after a judicial investigation determined his refusal to squarely address his chief aide's bullying, profanity and dishonesty caused a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
NC appeals judge censured for ‘toxic work environment’

A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge was censured on Friday after a judicial investigation determined his refusal to squarely address his chief aide's bullying, profanity and dishonesty caused a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
NC appeals judge censured for ‘toxic work environment’

A North Carolina Court of Appeals judge was censured on Friday after a judicial investigation determined his refusal to squarely address his chief aide's bullying, profanity and dishonesty caused a...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cybersecurity attack: 5 things you can do right now to protect yourself

Cyber attacks are reminder that systems we use daily are vulnerable. Here are steps we can all take to make our personal information more secure.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cybersecurity attack: 5 things you can do right now to protect yourself

Cyber attacks are reminder that systems we use daily are vulnerable. Here are steps we can all take to make our personal information more secure.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Russia HACKED OUR MINDS, proclaims WaPo-CNN pundit in projection-laden rant

The alleged hack of US government computers, for which the US media blame Russia without evidence, served as a pretext for Fareed Zakaria to first declare that it's all President...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Russia HACKED OUR MINDS, proclaims WaPo-CNN pundit in projection-laden rant

The alleged hack of US government computers, for which the US media blame Russia without evidence, served as a pretext for Fareed Zakaria to first declare that it's all President...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Russia HACKED OUR MINDS, proclaims WaPo-CNN pundit in projection-laden rant

The alleged hack of US government computers, for which the US media blame Russia without evidence, served as a pretext for Fareed Zakaria to first declare that it's all President...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Russia HACKED OUR MINDS, proclaims WaPo-CNN pundit in projection-laden rant

The alleged hack of US government computers, for which the US media blame Russia without evidence, served as a pretext for Fareed Zakaria to first declare that it's all President...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Russia HACKED OUR MINDS, proclaims WaPo-CNN pundit in projection-laden rant

The alleged hack of US government computers, for which the US media blame Russia without evidence, served as a pretext for Fareed Zakaria to first declare that it's all President...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Russia HACKED OUR MINDS, proclaims WaPo-CNN pundit in projection-laden rant

The alleged hack of US government computers, for which the US media blame Russia without evidence, served as a pretext for Fareed Zakaria to first declare that it's all President...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Study: Gambling could mean $700M, 19,000 jobs for Alabama

Legalizing gambling in Alabama could create about 19,000 jobs and pump roughly $700 million in new revenues into state government, a study group appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey reported Friday....

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar declares celebrity ‘wrongthink’ threatens society and urges them all to shut up (except him, of course)

Basketball star-turned-cultural-critic Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has warned celebrities who want to follow in his footsteps as a political commenter they should keep their opinions mainstream lest they harm “the foundation of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar declares celebrity ‘wrongthink’ threatens society and urges them all to shut up (except him, of course)

Basketball star-turned-cultural-critic Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has warned celebrities who want to follow in his footsteps as a political commenter they should keep their opinions mainstream lest they harm “the foundation of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose 74 cents to $49.10 a barrel Friday. Brent crude oil for February delivery rose 76 cents to $52.26 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Indians manager Francona says team’s name change “correct”

Manager Terry Francona praised the Cleveland Indians for trying to “do the right thing” with a name change that was inevitable — and necessary. On Friday, Francona complimented the team's...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Governor ‘OK’ with 2nd round of shots; Kansas economy slumps

Gov. Laura Kelly expressed little concern Friday over a smaller-than-expected second shipment of a coronavirus vaccine for Kansas, adding that she expects the state's plan for distributing shots in coming...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Science & Tech
Cyberpunk 2077: CD Projekt Red says it will offer refunds on retail copies of game

The studio behind "Cyberpunk 2077" is urging consumers who have failed to get a refund for copies of the video game bought at retail to contact them.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Business
BP, Hilcorp say deal involving Alaska assets, interests done

BP said it has completed its sale of assets and ownership interests in Alaska to Hilcorp, in a $5.6 billion deal first announced in 2019. BP announced Friday completion of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
‘Was Beethoven black?’ In any normal society, the answer would be no, but we no longer live in a normal society.

Beethoven was not black. But, because of the woke times we live in, the famous composer's race is still hotly debated. What a way to mark his 250th birthday. Ludwig...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Atlanta United hires Argentina’s Gabriel Heinze as new coach

Hoping to recreate the success of its first coach, Atlanta United hired Argentina's Gabriel Heinze on Friday to manage the Five Stripes, who endured a miserable season just two years...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Atlanta United hires Argentina’s Gabriel Heinze as new coach

Hoping to recreate the success of its first coach, Atlanta United hired Argentina's Gabriel Heinze on Friday to manage the Five Stripes, who endured a miserable season just two years...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Texas court: Compensate man wrongly convicted in cop’s death

A state agency shouldn't have denied compensation to a man who was wrongfully imprisoned —including for nearly a decade on death row — for the fatal shooting of a Houston...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
More people stop seeking work in California as virus surges

More than 327,000 people stopped looking for work in California last month, a worrisome trend that has clouded the state's economic picture during its worst outbreak of the coronavirus. California's...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Giants’ Kitchens downplays play-calling against Browns

Freddie Kitchens has been ready o take over the play-calling from offensive coordinator Jason Garrett since the New York Giants started this season. Rookie coach Joe Judge and his staff...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Giants’ Kitchens downplays play-calling against Browns

Freddie Kitchens has been ready o take over the play-calling from offensive coordinator Jason Garrett since the New York Giants started this season. Rookie coach Joe Judge and his staff...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Giants’ Kitchens downplays play-calling against Browns

Freddie Kitchens has been ready o take over the play-calling from offensive coordinator Jason Garrett since the New York Giants started this season. Rookie coach Joe Judge and his staff...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Breaking News
Greater Manchester Police Chief resigns after report finds 80,000 unreported crimes

The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has resigned after the force was placed in special measures over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Breaking News
Greater Manchester Police Chief resigns after report finds 80,000 unreported crimes

The chief constable of Greater Manchester Police has resigned after the force was placed in special measures over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Science & Tech
The best wireless earbuds of 2020

We tested top picks from Apple, Sony, Bose, Jabra, and more, putting the best wireless earbuds to the test in the real world and in our audio labs.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Breaking News
Care home resident meets great-grandchild for first time in Covid-secure reunion

A 97-year-old care home resident has met her great-granddaughter for the first time after reunions were allowed to take place.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Breaking News
Care home resident meets great-grandchild for first time in Covid-secure reunion

A 97-year-old care home resident has met her great-granddaughter for the first time after reunions were allowed to take place.

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Parents feeling guilty about COVID-19 ignites boom in toy sales

Celebrating the holidays might be pretty ho-hum, but one area that's booming is toys. After a terrible year of remote school, canceled birthday parties and little vacationing, parents and grandparents...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
Parents feeling guilty about COVID-19 ignites boom in toy sales

Celebrating the holidays might be pretty ho-hum, but one area that's booming is toys. After a terrible year of remote school, canceled birthday parties and little vacationing, parents and grandparents...

Posted by The Analyst | December 18, 2020 | Politics
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

Here's a look at false and misleading claims circulating as the United States rolled out the newly authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to some health care workers and others. None of...